Moms, you are the first and most influential role model in your girl's life. Use that power. Votes: 2
I don't think you should do things in your personal life differently because you're a role model. Votes: 2
Without a positive male role model in your life, it is extremely difficult to become a man who benefits his family and benefits society. Votes: 2
My parents are my role models. All they've done for me, they're just major people in my life. They've stood by me and got me where I am today. Votes: 2
People - especially white people - they want me to be a role model just because of the life I lead. The things I say in my songs, they expect it of me. Votes: 2
I think it's important for little girls growing up, and young women, to have one in every walk of life. So from that point of view, I'm proud to be a role model! Votes: 2
My dad is a good role model for me, and then I had a high school coach that really helped me out when I was struggling and made a big difference in my life. Votes: 2
I don't know how many roles I can ask my dad to play in my life, but so far, father, best friend, role model, mentor and grandfather to my children are working out quite well. Votes: 2
I look forward to continuing to be a role model to women across the country and helping them have confidence in all they do in the ring, on the court or in the game of life! Votes: 2
Gandhi became my role model. I have always been interested in Eastern philosophy. Since early in my life I've been fascinated by India, and I have spent a great deal of time traveling in that country. Votes: 2
I have to tell you, I'm proudest of my life off the court. There will always be great basketball players who bounce that little round ball, but my proudest moments are affecting people's lives, effecting change, being a role model in the community. Votes: 2
My father was the role model I looked up to. My dad was an entertainer, too. I patterned my life after him. He wanted me to do better than he did. He never sold a record in his life, but to me, he was still a rock star. Votes: 2
I think right now the way society's going, I think role models are important, and kids need direction. If I didn't have that direction growing up, who knows what I could be doing, because I've been lost many times in my life, and I've had to have someone guide me back on the right path. Votes: 2
Everybody should be able to enjoy their life, because you only live once. So I just want to get it all out there and be the best role model that I can be, if people want to put me in that kind of predicament. I mean, I didn't ask to be a role model, because I'm not perfect. Votes: 2
When girls feel bad about their looks, 60 percent avoid normal daily activities like raising their hand in class or even going to the doctor. That means that girls do not show up for life when they don't feel good enough or pretty enough. A role model can help girls see beauty as a source of confidence, not anxiety. Votes: 2
I was very fortunate to have some great mentors. A father that was always in my life set the example every day at home. Everybody asks me, 'What was your role model?' My role model slept 20 feet from me every night. I could always go talk to him and ask him questions no matter what it was about. Votes: 2
My mom is one of my role models in a complicated way. I learned from her how to be a good mom. She was one of those natural moms who really took to it. Her chosen profession was teaching. She loves kids. But she was extremely frustrated and unhappy because for much of my life she was a stay-at-home mom. Votes: 2
I want to get to a point in my career where I can be a role model. A good one. I want to say, 'I got here without drugs, and I got here without drinking or smoking. If I can do it, you can do it. I have no doubt.' I really want kids to have a chance in life. Votes: 2
When you think in terms of public service, I heard so much about what Mother Theresa had done in her life. And I was fortunate enough to get a chance to meet her and talk to her a lot about what motivates her and what drives her. And that, to me, is a person that really is an extraordinary role model. Votes: 2
If you can be a good role model for people, well, great. You try and live your sporting life and the rest of your life as well as you can, and if it's something that people admire, well, fantastic. I don't sit at home and think about it too much, though - there's plenty of other things in my life going on. Votes: 2
My family has been my biggest inspiration - they are true role models in my life and career and they always will be. Votes: 0
Role models are only of limited use. For no-one is as important, potentially powerful and as key in your life and world as you. Votes: 0
I didn't have any role models. I really thought I was doomed to this loveless, lonely life. I didn't know any gay people until I began doing theater. Votes: 0
It's better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life. Votes: 9 Elizabeth Kenny
Young people need models, not critics. Votes: 4 John Wooden
Role model? I don't have one. I want to be one. Votes: 3 Kim Him-chan